🇺🇸 OH | That Rainy Night Out in Cincinnati

The last stop of my work trip earlier this year was a Sunday washed in soft, steady rain. I left my phone aside, stayed in my hotel room, and listened to Dynamic Duo’s entire discography — lying down, by the window, sipping coffee ☕️. It was a deeply peaceful, beautiful day. 🌧️ When night fell, the rain stopped. I stepped out, feeling a little uncertain, and made my way to the river. A cold wind cut through me, but then I saw them — high school kids celebrating their prom inside a vibrant club by the shore 💃🎉. Through the windows, they flashed us ❤️ with so much joy. In that moment, their warmth cut straight through the chill. From a distance, I saw the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge lit up against the night, and I drove toward it. 📍 John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge This bridge, connecting Ohio and Kentucky, carries a beautiful, weathered dignity that matches its age. (It was here, crossing it alone later, that I began to truly fall in love with bridges.) I took this photo from a parking lot on the Kentucky side — there’s something quietly conversational about this place. If time could stand still, I’d sit right there on the ground, listening to the rhythmic sounds of passing cars, imagining how different it must look at dawn. (On the way back, I nervously drove through a stretch lined with police cars 🚓 — but made it through just fine.) 📍 Cleveland I’ve always passed through Cleveland in a hurry. My first impression of the city came from the show Hot in Cleveland — though sadly, most of it was shot on a soundstage. Still, under overcast skies, I caught glimpses of lush green suburbs and stopped downtown for coffee. 📍 The Arcade – a stunning mall opened in 1890 📍 Rising Star Coffee Roasters – inside the arcade ☕️ After leaving Cleveland, I drove into Indiana, devoured a giant bowl of pasta 🍝😂, then headed back to Chicago. Before my flight, I watched the sunset from my Toyota — a quiet, fitting end to more than four months on the road. (Memory so fuzzy, I had to scroll through my camera roll to piece it all together 😅) #Cincinnati #RainyNights #RoadTripVibes #MidwestMemories